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come from behind

VERB
rally
Synonyms
STRONG
enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge
WEAK
bounce back brace up come along come around get act together get back in shape get better get second wind grow stronger make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around
Antonyms
STRONG
bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen
WEAK
disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

Example Sentences

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The couple predict that the Patriots will be on top the first half, but at some point the Seahawks will come from behind and dominate the Patriots for a little while.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle come from behind to beat Leeds in a dramatic seven-goal thriller at St James' Park.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Pape Thiaw's team had already come from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo during the group stage and Gueye said the victory showcased their fighting spirit.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

He has led 20 fourth-quarter comebacks in the regular season and come from behind in all three of his Super Bowl triumphs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

There was an answer, or so he thought; but it seemed to come from behind him, away down the path further back in the Forest.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien